Ha! Had to come look at this video again. This reel belongs to a friend of mine. I told him to try your service cause he was going all the way down to ocean county to get his reels done and he lives pretty close to you. He told me he got a wind knot on a dark night never realizing the braid wrapped around the spool shaft.
The way you diagnose the reels is like CSI Saltwater staring Dennis. That braid is nasty stuff in tight places. I love when it’s something that obvious and simple. I primarily stick to Penn Senators and SS series Spinfisher reels. You have saved me countless dollars my friend and I get the satisfaction of doing it myself.
Hi Dennis. Still following to every video and always learn something new. Two things I learned from this video: 1. Always wipe your reel down with a warm damp cloth and take the spool off to wipe it down and check for any line caught underneath. My Penn Spinfisher had some salt remnants left behind from the previous fishing trip I guess and it was rubbing against the rotor just enough to create a scraping sound. Lesson learned.
Dr. Dennis at work diagnosing the illness! I don’t like these reels because of the lack of an AR override. I just worked on an Abu Cardinal C177 reel that had an oscillation block with that small shaft guiding it exactly like this Slammer. It was interesting that the two screws holding in the pinion bearing on that C177 were under the AR clutch. It also had a very tiny spring on the override plate above that clutch. I did spill the roller bearings out of that clutch but it went back together easily. That reel had 5 bearings if you included the AR clutch bearing. There may be a bearing on the line roller but I did not totally disassemble that part. This Slammer appears to be a well-made reel but not having an AR override makes it less desirable for me. Good job Dennis! - Chris
$250 actually. Super robust. Kind of heavy but I'm a big guy don't mind the weight. 30 pounds of drag. I use it to pitch baits to dolphin or jig 30-40lb tuna in the 4500 size. Like it a lot.
@@2ndChanceTackle That is your business I should have realized that! If you get another in there is one flaw to that reel. The drag on the low end is still rather tight. Give it a try it's pretty strange actually.
Here are a few thoughts. The best start is a small container of reel grease and oil in a combination package that is a 1 or 2 ounce size of each. Next would be Penetrating our to loosen grease and dirt. A pack of cotton swabs will clean the tight spots inside and outside of the reels. A roll of paper towels will wipe away the dirt and oil. A hard bristle brush, like a tooth brush, will help clean out gear teeth and crevices. A kitchen scrub pad, like Scotchbrite, cut into quarters, will help with tougher parts, like salt buildup or corrosion that require a little more abrasion. Thanks for asking - Dennis
Would have liked to see the way that drag is assembled being that it is somewhat different than all the other spinning reels in your videos. When you removed the side plate you said there was a seal which I was nat able to see, are you referring to a seal around the perimeter of the side plate? I was hoping to see that as I don't see as much effort to prevent water intrusion as I thought there would be on this reel. Reason I mention it is because I was thinking about getting one of these.
That's hard because most are over 50 years old. The leaves you to find them int he secondary market like online eBay and in flea markets and yard sale bins
Hi, I have a slammer 4 4500 dx. After a trip it started to have some vibration. I can feel the vibration when I spin the reel while holding it. I can also need the vibration sound as well. I took off the spool and there is no vibration. Also when I spun the reel pointing up there was no vibration. It only vibrates when it is spinning in a horizontal position. I have only used this reel a few times. Got it in late Oct of last year. Any suggestions would be apricated.
If the reel is less than a year old, send it back to Penn. If I were to guess on the cause, the first one I would think of is loose case screws. If you are thinking there is no vibration when the spool is removed, then check to make sure the drags are tightened down. Next, check the click ratchet assembly on the axle shaft. Are the holding firm or moving around. Do you have a bearing on the axle shaft? Check to see if it is holding firm. It may be broken. Vibrations are tough - it usually means something is out of alignment or out of balance. Not sure what else to think - Dennis
I use my slammer 6500 for crabbing which makes it rough, almost sounds like a loud bad electric motor. Any idea what is making it rough? What should I replace? All my reels actually do this after a season of crabbing….. Penn fierce, daiwas, shimano
hey dennis, do you now by any chance where i can buy a bail wire replacement for one of those kinds of reels, mine recently broke and ive been trying to find these parts for the longest time
Yes - you should be able to get the bail wire from Mysticparts.com You would follow the home page to parts and spinning reels and then select on the Slammer line to find the one you need....of just call them Scott and Mo will be happy to help you. Thanks for asking - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle hey thank you so much but do you know if they have the specific one for the penn slammer 3 4500 im in need of one but if there is one that you do recommend that is just as good that would be great
hey i lost my "spinner" whatever you call it off my mitchell. off the pier, piece of plastic but it could be expensive, let's talk about that, there are other things I want so to save on shipping, maybe there are some other things I want that I could get at the same time, save us both some trouble.
$150.00 ?.......+ Another hundred! All of mine came from the factory so packed in grease, they don't spin freely and the drags don't have their low range.
![Six Hundred Strike [EPIC: The Musical] Full Animatic](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/zov6NXIAuow/mqdefault.jpg)
Ha! Had to come look at this video again. This reel belongs to a friend of mine. I told him to try your service cause he was going all the way down to ocean county to get his reels done and he lives pretty close to you. He told me he got a wind knot on a dark night never realizing the braid wrapped around the spool shaft.
Sneaky old mister wind!
The way you diagnose the reels is like CSI Saltwater staring Dennis. That braid is nasty stuff in tight places. I love when it’s something that obvious and simple. I primarily stick to Penn Senators and SS series Spinfisher reels. You have saved me countless dollars my friend and I get the satisfaction of doing it myself.
Thank you Sir for showing us the ins and outs of the Penn Slammer III on how to maintain it.
Glad to help. Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis
i could probably get a phd from just this 1 little video, you're the master! keep em comin!
Wow, thanks! I appreciate the note! Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis
Nice reel love penn reels there my favourite fishing reel love your videos I do all my work on my reels and enjoy watching you work on them 😊
Thank you for you support of the channel - Best wishes for great fishing with those Penn Reels - Dennis
Hi Dennis. Still following to every video and always learn something new. Two things I learned from this video: 1. Always wipe your reel down with a warm damp cloth and take the spool off to wipe it down and check for any line caught underneath. My Penn Spinfisher had some salt remnants left behind from the previous fishing trip I guess and it was rubbing against the rotor just enough to create a scraping sound. Lesson learned.
Great tip! Thanks
Dennis - Very helpful tutorial video.
Have a Great Sunday!
Tad
Thanks, you too!
terimakasih dari video ini aku bisa perbaiki penn slammer 3 saya yang rusak....👍
Terima kasih kembali.
Excellent Video as usual. TK U Dennis.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the encouragement - Dennis
Dr. Dennis at work diagnosing the illness! I don’t like these reels because of the lack of an AR override. I just worked on an Abu Cardinal C177 reel that had an oscillation block with that small shaft guiding it exactly like this Slammer. It was interesting that the two screws holding in the pinion bearing on that C177 were under the AR clutch. It also had a very tiny spring on the override plate above that clutch. I did spill the roller bearings out of that clutch but it went back together easily. That reel had 5 bearings if you included the AR clutch bearing. There may be a bearing on the line roller but I did not totally disassemble that part. This Slammer appears to be a well-made reel but not having an AR override makes it less desirable for me. Good job Dennis! - Chris
The reel is well made and unfortunately they chose to go without the A/R override. It is all too common today to skip that feature
@@2ndChanceTackle all the more reason to fish with my vintage reels!
$250 actually. Super robust. Kind of heavy but I'm a big guy don't mind the weight. 30 pounds of drag. I use it to pitch baits to dolphin or jig 30-40lb tuna in the 4500 size. Like it a lot.
Yes - I was thinking of the value on the used market. They do sell in the $250 range
@@2ndChanceTackle That is your business I should have realized that! If you get another in there is one flaw to that reel. The drag on the low end is still rather tight. Give it a try it's pretty strange actually.
Will do!
What would make up a beginner's "cleaning kit"? Tools & grease/oils
Here are a few thoughts. The best start is a small container of reel grease and oil in a combination package that is a 1 or 2 ounce size of each. Next would be Penetrating our to loosen grease and dirt. A pack of cotton swabs will clean the tight spots inside and outside of the reels. A roll of paper towels will wipe away the dirt and oil. A hard bristle brush, like a tooth brush, will help clean out gear teeth and crevices. A kitchen scrub pad, like Scotchbrite, cut into quarters, will help with tougher parts, like salt buildup or corrosion that require a little more abrasion. Thanks for asking - Dennis
Would have liked to see the way that drag is assembled being that it is somewhat different than all the other spinning reels in your videos. When you removed the side plate you said there was a seal which I was nat able to see, are you referring to a seal around the perimeter of the side plate? I was hoping to see that as I don't see as much effort to prevent water intrusion as I thought there would be on this reel. Reason I mention it is because I was thinking about getting one of these.
Yes - the seal is the red o ring like its that goes in the groove of the case
love your videos.were would I look to find reel parts for some vintage baitcasters .your help would be much appreciated thank you
That's hard because most are over 50 years old. The leaves you to find them int he secondary market like online eBay and in flea markets and yard sale bins
Hi, I have a slammer 4 4500 dx. After a trip it started to have some vibration. I can feel the vibration when I spin the reel while holding it. I can also need the vibration sound as well. I took off the spool and there is no vibration. Also when I spun the reel pointing up there was no vibration. It only vibrates when it is spinning in a horizontal position. I have only used this reel a few times. Got it in late Oct of last year. Any suggestions would be apricated.
If the reel is less than a year old, send it back to Penn.
If I were to guess on the cause, the first one I would think of is loose case screws.
If you are thinking there is no vibration when the spool is removed, then check to make sure the drags are tightened down. Next, check the click ratchet assembly on the axle shaft. Are the holding firm or moving around.
Do you have a bearing on the axle shaft? Check to see if it is holding firm. It may be broken.
Vibrations are tough - it usually means something is out of alignment or out of balance.
Not sure what else to think - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle thanks mate! Much appreciated. I will properly send it back to Penn.
I use my slammer 6500 for crabbing which makes it rough, almost sounds like a loud bad electric motor. Any idea what is making it rough? What should I replace?
All my reels actually do this after a season of crabbing….. Penn fierce, daiwas, shimano
I would suspect that the bearings are worn and need to be replaced
@@2ndChanceTackle
Ok I’ll look to see where and how,
Thanks for the info 👍
Hi Dennis, I am looking for someone service and replace parts for my Stella sw8000xg, do you do services on it?
I recommend that you send the Stella reels to Shimano for service. I do not have the parts to service these. Thanks for asking - Dennis
hey dennis, do you now by any chance where i can buy a bail wire replacement for one of those kinds of reels, mine recently broke and ive been trying to find these parts for the longest time
Yes - you should be able to get the bail wire from Mysticparts.com You would follow the home page to parts and spinning reels and then select on the Slammer line to find the one you need....of just call them Scott and Mo will be happy to help you. Thanks for asking - Dennis
@@2ndChanceTackle hey thank you so much but do you know if they have the specific one for the penn slammer 3 4500 im in need of one but if there is one that you do recommend that is just as good that would be great
They should have the one they need. You will have to call them to confirm
Mine has a noisy roller bearing..any suggestion where can i find one online please?
Yes - Mysticparts.com should have that bearing - Dennis
Wash it in the petrol
It’s a bad pinion bearing. Or not necessarily bad, but noisy.
Close!
hey i lost my "spinner" whatever you call it off my mitchell. off the pier, piece of plastic but it could be expensive, let's talk about that, there are other things I want so to save on shipping, maybe there are some other things I want that I could get at the same time, save us both some trouble.
Please send a note to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com with what you need. Thanks
I like the brass gears, good seeing something other then Chineseium gears
These are nice gears
Hi, this reel Made in usa??
I think this one is made in China. Those made in the USA say that and this one does not
@@2ndChanceTacklehello. I read that made in USA only: torque, us senator, intsrnational, z series. All another including authority, made in china.
$150.00 ?.......+ Another hundred! All of mine came from the factory so packed in grease, they don't spin freely and the drags don't have their low range.
Yes - I went back and looked it up. I guess I was thinking used pricing on a 3 year old version of the reel. Thanks for the clarification - Dennis